Supertruck installed yesterday
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Supertruck installed yesterday
The installation is easy but removing the OEM is not. Besides the OEM, installation took me a while since I was trying to relocate everything because I have a 3" body lift and I was trying to move the system up a little. Couldn't this time and I was in a hurry to have that done and hear the rumble. I am not completly satisfied with the current position so I think I will be doing a relocation at the shop soon.
I suggested Gibson to improve their shipping packaging since my system came with a bent tailpipe. I fixed it.
Sounds great, like a V8 truck should.
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My Ride: 1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.
Modifications: K&N FIPK, Gibson Supertruck, Stepshield door sill protectors, Performance Accesories 3" Body Lift, Superlift 3" lift blocks, Lift Lips, Gabriel Gas Ryder LT VST Shocks, Daystar Front Anti-sway Bar Polyurethane Bushings, Heckethorn Steering Stabilizer and 35x12.5R16.5LT BFG All Terrain KO's on 16.5x9.75 American Eagle 589's.
Photos at: http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck
I suggested Gibson to improve their shipping packaging since my system came with a bent tailpipe. I fixed it.
Sounds great, like a V8 truck should.
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My Ride: 1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.
Modifications: K&N FIPK, Gibson Supertruck, Stepshield door sill protectors, Performance Accesories 3" Body Lift, Superlift 3" lift blocks, Lift Lips, Gabriel Gas Ryder LT VST Shocks, Daystar Front Anti-sway Bar Polyurethane Bushings, Heckethorn Steering Stabilizer and 35x12.5R16.5LT BFG All Terrain KO's on 16.5x9.75 American Eagle 589's.
Photos at: http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck
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From: Ft Polk, LA
JMTruck,
How do you like the system thus far? Why did you go with this system intead of the split rear? Did you notice any power lose or performance issues? What type of problems are you having with system & body lift. Sorry for all the questains but I have been considering a Gibson split rear system and was interested in some feed back. Also, your truck looks pretty good...I have been also thinking of buying a body lift for mine. Thanks for any info you could provide.
Ranstoy
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2000 F150 Lariat SuperCab, ORP 4x4, 5.4 Liter w/Auto
Mods: Just beginning
[This message has been edited by RansToy (edited 12-17-2000).]
How do you like the system thus far? Why did you go with this system intead of the split rear? Did you notice any power lose or performance issues? What type of problems are you having with system & body lift. Sorry for all the questains but I have been considering a Gibson split rear system and was interested in some feed back. Also, your truck looks pretty good...I have been also thinking of buying a body lift for mine. Thanks for any info you could provide.
Ranstoy
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2000 F150 Lariat SuperCab, ORP 4x4, 5.4 Liter w/Auto
Mods: Just beginning
[This message has been edited by RansToy (edited 12-17-2000).]
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Since the body is lifted 3" the position of the Gibson is 3" down relative to the body. Meaning there is a space of more or less 3" between the tips and the bed, that I do not like. So I am thinking of modifying the position of the tailpipes, but it is going to take a couple of days while I come with a nice solution. I am trying to do it myself. But if I have to, I will be going to the muffler shop.
I like the split rear as well but there are a lot of split rear systems around and no supertruck's. So that's one and the other reason being so different as other systems around. It sounds super. My wife like it. And there's a lot of people and animals turning their heads. It doesn't matter if it's a little boy or a grandma, or a cat or horse, they wonder what the hell?....
If there is any other way I can help just let me know.
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My Ride: 1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.
Modifications:
K&N FIPK
Gibson Supertruck Exhaust System
Stepshield door sill protectors
Performance Accesories 3" Body Lift
Superlift 3" lift blocks
Performance Lift Lips
Gabriel Gas Ryder LT VST Shocks
Daystar Front Anti-sway Bar Polyurethane Bushings
Heckethorn Steering Stabilizer
35x12.5R16.5LT BFG All Terrain KO's
16.5x9.75 American Eagle 589's.
Photos at: http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck
I like the split rear as well but there are a lot of split rear systems around and no supertruck's. So that's one and the other reason being so different as other systems around. It sounds super. My wife like it. And there's a lot of people and animals turning their heads. It doesn't matter if it's a little boy or a grandma, or a cat or horse, they wonder what the hell?....
If there is any other way I can help just let me know.
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My Ride: 1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.
Modifications:
K&N FIPK
Gibson Supertruck Exhaust System
Stepshield door sill protectors
Performance Accesories 3" Body Lift
Superlift 3" lift blocks
Performance Lift Lips
Gabriel Gas Ryder LT VST Shocks
Daystar Front Anti-sway Bar Polyurethane Bushings
Heckethorn Steering Stabilizer
35x12.5R16.5LT BFG All Terrain KO's
16.5x9.75 American Eagle 589's.
Photos at: http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck
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Bust out some pics of your supertruck when you get a chance. Good luck on your modification of the pipes
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2000 Work Series
Deep Wedgewood Blue
Standard Cab
4.2L V6 3.08 Gears
Mean Streak Cat-Back Exhaust(Anyone else have one, I hate mine)
Weld Super Single Wheels
Pioneer Deck DEH-P7200
Tinted Windows
Clear Corners
Future Mods: Superchip, FIPK, Bedliner, Tach, Billet Grille, 6.5" Fabtech Ultimate Suspension Lift!!!
Email Me at: F150v6@Aol.com
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SpliT
2000 Work Series
Deep Wedgewood Blue
Standard Cab
4.2L V6 3.08 Gears
Mean Streak Cat-Back Exhaust(Anyone else have one, I hate mine)
Weld Super Single Wheels
Pioneer Deck DEH-P7200
Tinted Windows
Clear Corners
Future Mods: Superchip, FIPK, Bedliner, Tach, Billet Grille, 6.5" Fabtech Ultimate Suspension Lift!!!
Email Me at: F150v6@Aol.com
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I am in the process of taking the pictures as it looks now (3" under the bed) so I can compare with the final modifications.
It's been raining everyday and I am trying to get a nice and clean looking shot. Tomorrow is suppose to bring better weather.
Keep in touch.
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My Ride: 1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.
Modifications:
K&N FIPK
Gibson Supertruck Exhaust System
Stepshield door sill protectors
Performance Accesories 3" Body Lift
Superlift 3" lift blocks
Performance Lift Lips
Gabriel Gas Ryder LT VST Shocks
Daystar Front Anti-sway Bar Polyurethane Bushings
Heckethorn Steering Stabilizer
35x12.5R16.5LT BFG All Terrain KO's
16.5x9.75 American Eagle 589's.
Photos at: http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck
It's been raining everyday and I am trying to get a nice and clean looking shot. Tomorrow is suppose to bring better weather.
Keep in touch.
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My Ride: 1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.
Modifications:
K&N FIPK
Gibson Supertruck Exhaust System
Stepshield door sill protectors
Performance Accesories 3" Body Lift
Superlift 3" lift blocks
Performance Lift Lips
Gabriel Gas Ryder LT VST Shocks
Daystar Front Anti-sway Bar Polyurethane Bushings
Heckethorn Steering Stabilizer
35x12.5R16.5LT BFG All Terrain KO's
16.5x9.75 American Eagle 589's.
Photos at: http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck
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Rain? I'm praying for rain at this point! All I'm gettin' is sleet and snow! My new Black F-150 is a mess, and it's killing me! All I'm askin' for is a little 50 degree weather for a day or two! Ain't nobody or nothin' touchin' that finish besides little ol' me!
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2000 Black F-150 4x4 ORP FS, 5.4L
Stepups
So many mods, so little cash! On the up side, no wife to create a filibuster.
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2000 Black F-150 4x4 ORP FS, 5.4L
Stepups
So many mods, so little cash! On the up side, no wife to create a filibuster.
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Still some showers today and the truck looks like a.... well it's still very dirty. I think I will be able to take the shot near the weekend.
Ragarm, I hope you can get better weather soon. Good luck.
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My Ride: 1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.
Modifications:
K&N FIPK
Gibson Supertruck Exhaust System
Stepshield door sill protectors
Performance Accesories 3" Body Lift
Superlift 3" lift blocks
Performance Lift Lips
Gabriel Gas Ryder LT VST Shocks
Daystar Front Anti-sway Bar Polyurethane Bushings
Heckethorn Steering Stabilizer
35x12.5R16.5LT BFG All Terrain KO's
16.5x9.75 American Eagle 589's.
Photos at: http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck
Ragarm, I hope you can get better weather soon. Good luck.
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My Ride: 1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.
Modifications:
K&N FIPK
Gibson Supertruck Exhaust System
Stepshield door sill protectors
Performance Accesories 3" Body Lift
Superlift 3" lift blocks
Performance Lift Lips
Gabriel Gas Ryder LT VST Shocks
Daystar Front Anti-sway Bar Polyurethane Bushings
Heckethorn Steering Stabilizer
35x12.5R16.5LT BFG All Terrain KO's
16.5x9.75 American Eagle 589's.
Photos at: http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck
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Are those high-pressure self washes harmful to the clearcoat? Is it better to hose off the finish than let the salt and such accumulate?
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2000 Black F-150 4x4 ORP FS, 5.4L
Stepups
So many mods, so little cash! On the up side, no wife to create a filibuster.
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2000 Black F-150 4x4 ORP FS, 5.4L
Stepups
So many mods, so little cash! On the up side, no wife to create a filibuster.
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After putting some miles on the system I have to say that torque is better now.
Since I have not done the gear swap yet the truck is undergear for the moment. And you now that they will try to downshift from OD almost everytime they get to an inclined. Not now, yesterday she was pulling consistently with the throttle in the same position and carrying four adults and a baby. No downshifting. Great.
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My Ride: 1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.
Modifications:
K&N FIPK
Gibson Supertruck Exhaust System
Stepshield door sill protectors
Performance Accesories 3" Body Lift
Superlift 3" lift blocks
Performance Lift Lips
Gabriel Gas Ryder LT VST Shocks
Daystar Front Anti-sway Bar Polyurethane Bushings
Heckethorn Steering Stabilizer
35x12.5R16.5LT BFG All Terrain KO's
16.5x9.75 American Eagle 589's.
Photos at: http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck
Since I have not done the gear swap yet the truck is undergear for the moment. And you now that they will try to downshift from OD almost everytime they get to an inclined. Not now, yesterday she was pulling consistently with the throttle in the same position and carrying four adults and a baby. No downshifting.
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My Ride: 1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.
Modifications:
K&N FIPK
Gibson Supertruck Exhaust System
Stepshield door sill protectors
Performance Accesories 3" Body Lift
Superlift 3" lift blocks
Performance Lift Lips
Gabriel Gas Ryder LT VST Shocks
Daystar Front Anti-sway Bar Polyurethane Bushings
Heckethorn Steering Stabilizer
35x12.5R16.5LT BFG All Terrain KO's
16.5x9.75 American Eagle 589's.
Photos at: http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck
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Did you notice the torque increase at all rpm levels? I put Flowmaster on my truck last week and it seemed to lose low end tq. How does yours feel from a stop when driving normal?
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1999 F-150 Lariat SC 2 WD, White/Silver, 5.4L, 3.55LS, K & N FIPK, Superchip, underdrive pulley set, Flowmaster dual chamber one in and duels out, six disc CD changer, towing package and captain chairs
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1999 F-150 Lariat SC 2 WD, White/Silver, 5.4L, 3.55LS, K & N FIPK, Superchip, underdrive pulley set, Flowmaster dual chamber one in and duels out, six disc CD changer, towing package and captain chairs
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Good question Mikey. I forgot to add to the message that the apparent increase is more noticeable in the 1000-2000 rpm range. I don't see a difference at WOT besides the growling. From a stop when driving normal feels like there is less effort to move the truck. If you go WOT it feels a little bit lazy but I have to consider that I need gears.
If you need more feedback just let me know. I will keep posting experiences with the system.
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My Ride: 1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.
Modifications:
K&N FIPK
Gibson Supertruck Exhaust System
Stepshield door sill protectors
Performance Accesories 3" Body Lift
Superlift 3" lift blocks
Performance Lift Lips
Gabriel Gas Ryder LT VST Shocks
Daystar Front Anti-sway Bar Polyurethane Bushings
Heckethorn Steering Stabilizer
35x12.5R16.5LT BFG All Terrain KO's
16.5x9.75 American Eagle 589's.
Photos at: http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck
If you need more feedback just let me know. I will keep posting experiences with the system.
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My Ride: 1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.
Modifications:
K&N FIPK
Gibson Supertruck Exhaust System
Stepshield door sill protectors
Performance Accesories 3" Body Lift
Superlift 3" lift blocks
Performance Lift Lips
Gabriel Gas Ryder LT VST Shocks
Daystar Front Anti-sway Bar Polyurethane Bushings
Heckethorn Steering Stabilizer
35x12.5R16.5LT BFG All Terrain KO's
16.5x9.75 American Eagle 589's.
Photos at: http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck
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I have it on my truck, and it definately improves low end response!! I also have a K&N on it, but it will spin the tires (almost smoke them) more than before the exhaust replacement.
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1997 F-150 4X4
5.4L
Automatic
LeBra Tonneau
K&N Filter
Gibson Exhaust
B&M Shiftplus
Xeonblue Lightbulbs
Foglights without Headlights
Torsion bar level
jopamu@yahoo.com
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1997 F-150 4X4
5.4L
Automatic
LeBra Tonneau
K&N Filter
Gibson Exhaust
B&M Shiftplus
Xeonblue Lightbulbs
Foglights without Headlights
Torsion bar level
jopamu@yahoo.com
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That's great, what a feeling!!!
How much do you like your B&M Shift Plus?
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My Ride: 1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.
Modifications:
K&N FIPK
Gibson Supertruck Exhaust System
Stepshield door sill protectors
Performance Accesories 3" Body Lift
Superlift 3" lift blocks
Performance Lift Lips
Gabriel Gas Ryder LT VST Shocks
Daystar Front Anti-sway Bar Polyurethane Bushings
Heckethorn Steering Stabilizer
35x12.5R16.5LT BFG All Terrain KO's
16.5x9.75 American Eagle 589's.
Photos at: http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck
That's great, what a feeling!!!
How much do you like your B&M Shift Plus?
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My Ride: 1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.
Modifications:
K&N FIPK
Gibson Supertruck Exhaust System
Stepshield door sill protectors
Performance Accesories 3" Body Lift
Superlift 3" lift blocks
Performance Lift Lips
Gabriel Gas Ryder LT VST Shocks
Daystar Front Anti-sway Bar Polyurethane Bushings
Heckethorn Steering Stabilizer
35x12.5R16.5LT BFG All Terrain KO's
16.5x9.75 American Eagle 589's.
Photos at: http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck